Deployment and What Followed (Only One Update Today, Something Came Up)
The preparatory meeting for expanding the territory lasted all day. This was a rare moment when the entire territory was united, without Lord Victor setting the tone or pushing things along.
Every department head is very keen on expanding their territory and cherishes this opportunity.
Everyone contributed the maximum assistance they could from their respective departments. In the end, the total number of indentured slaves they could provide, not to mention anything else, was much more than half more than Powell had originally estimated, nearly 100 people.
The General Staff also proposed that, in view of the initial defense of the newly developed territory, the land awarded to soldiers should be located in the newly developed border areas.
Organized into squadrons, each unit will assist 500 contract slaves in establishing a settlement suitable for both military and civilian use.
Inland waterway fleets also played a crucial role during the development period, as some older vessels could be directly handed over to the inland waterway fleets when the sea fleets sailed south.
At that time, the territory's engineering teams can widen the river channel along the Lime River to increase its transport capacity.
Jimmy's Industrial Department also plans to use the surplus production capacity during the winter to produce farm tools and other equipment for pioneering work.
With everyone pooling their wisdom, people from various departments contributed their time, effort, and resources.
Finally, Victor finalized the first development plan, with the next phase focusing on the land on the east bank of the Lime River and establishing self-sufficient settlements in key locations in the north, such as the former site of the Blazing Fire Tribe.
The Horseshoe Tribe was also included in the plan and was directly relocated to the former site of the Blazing Fire Tribe to participate in the establishment of a settlement and provide troop deployment.
After next spring, once the expansion begins, the Old Baron Wembley will take charge while Victor is away.
Wembley has the authority to modify the plan and can make adjustments based on the actual situation.
Overall, the meeting was a great success. Before it ended, Victor made a few remarks.
"The development of our territory cannot be separated from everyone. We certainly cannot waste this great opportunity, but we must also know that this opportunity is based on something."
We must help the coalition of Count Colt and the Northern Frontier Allied Army win the Civil War, or all of this will remain just wishful thinking.
There are still three months left. I hope everyone will not slack off and will focus their efforts on preparation, doing everything in their power to ensure our final victory.
"Yes!" ×N
For the next period of time, the entire Two Rivers Territory did not come to a standstill due to the severe cold and heavy snow; instead, it was filled with a unique kind of enthusiasm.
All departments, including all civil and military officials in the territory, were caught up in a frenzy of work, and the territory's human and material resources were fully mobilized.
Even in the winter, the work progress was not affected, and all kinds of teams were working frantically throughout the territory.
Victor was also worried that such arduous work would cause unnecessary casualties in the frigid northern weather.
Unexpectedly, after ensuring the supply of materials and food, the situation that Victor had worried about did not occur, and the losses of the contract slaves were completely within the normal range.
Seeing this, Victor was very pleased with the management team he had built, whose abilities were absolutely top-notch in this era.
Victor began to focus his main efforts on the army, which now has a large number of new recruits.
Although they were all selected from the militia in accordance with the conscription plan, the militia forces have not been established for very long.
The quality of these new recruits was still relatively poor. The General Staff's approach was to strengthen training, ensuring a training session every two days and a drill every three days, even in winter.
Victor then stayed at the military camp, training alongside the new recruits and, when necessary, acting as an instructor to teach them combat skills.
This approach allowed these troops to get to know their lord better, and for Victor, it also increased his control over the army.
Just when everything was going smoothly, Victor received intelligence from the Iron Birch Territory.
The Sixth Legion's solo operation in Cornwall County has finally come to an end.
Inside a mansion in Silver Maple City, Turas was talking to someone in his study.
"Audrey, I really didn't expect to come out alive. I'm so grateful to you for all this time."
"Brother, it must have been tough for you to stay in prison for so long. Thankfully, it's finally over!"
After saying this, Turas fell silent, as if he didn't know what to say.
Audrey found it a little funny to see Turas like this; she knew her brother all too well.
"Brother, just ask whatever you want to ask."
Turas, realizing his thoughts had been read by his sister, coughed awkwardly a few times before asking a question.
"This is how you managed to get Viscount Borey and that Kimberley fellow to let me go. Grand Duke Mora shouldn't be able to get the War Department to compromise, right?"
"Actually, I didn't expect it to be so easy. It's all thanks to Count Lagos, who helped make the connection."
"Count Lagos, our family shouldn't have any connection with this Prime Minister, so why would he offer his help?"
"It was Count Lagos who approached Grand Duke Mora, saying that the current duchy should not focus its energy on internal strife."
In the battles before winter, the Duchy did not gain the upper hand, but instead suffered considerable losses and even lost strategic initiative in several key locations.
Your assessment of the situation was very accurate. The reason why the Sixth Legion failed to achieve final victory was not due to any fault of the army. A talent like you should not die in prison.
After saying this, he offered to seek leniency from the War Department and release you as soon as possible.
As for how he persuaded the War Department, I don't know, but as long as the result is good for us, that's fine.
"Brother, you'll soon be reinstated, and this time no one will hinder you. You can appoint the people you want."
"This is indeed good news, Audrey. In any case, I want to thank you."
"You just need to win on the battlefield. As the Count Lagos suggested, your Sixth Legion needs to be replenished as soon as possible."
In spring, we will lead the Western nobles legions to Carn City and from there attack the heartland of the northern nobles.
After listening to the mission, Turas felt that it was a bit difficult. Fortunately, his teammates were reliable. Count Carter of the Second Legion was an experienced veteran, and cooperating with him should not be a difficult task.
"Brother, you've just been released from prison. Take a good rest these few days, and wait until you're well-rested."
I'd like to take you to see His Majesty Mora, and before that, you could visit Count Lagos; he might like to speak with you.
"I understand, Audrey, I will prepare well."
The siblings quickly said goodbye, Audrey returned directly to the Maple Leaf Palace.